Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the work term, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.

Project examples that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:

· Engineering Drawing, review and revision using various software packages

· Prepare standard operating procedures

· Perform risk analysis for assembly manufacturing and services

· Prepare maintenance schedules

· Complete take-offs and bidding procedures

· Carry out inspection of parts and machinery

· Design and test prototypes

· Research and analyse material, design, costs and manufacturing solutions

· Design, mock-up and assembly of products

· Programming and operating CNC equipment, Robotics and PLC’s

· Manage projects, people and resources

FUNDING

As part of our program, these projects are expected to be paid opportunities. The type of compensation may vary per opportunity (depending on scope/duration of project).

There are a number of funding agencies which provide innovation and funding services customized to business and industry specific needs. The goal of this funding is to help eligible businesses and industries in Newfoundland and Labrador accelerate their growth through innovation and technology.

College of North Atlantic is part of several funding networks which provide innovation support to industry and entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador. The goal of this funding is to help eligible businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador accelerate growth through innovation and technology, particularly as they relate to technology adoption for product and process optimization, product designing and testing, and 3D printing.

Our office maintains up to date information from a host of funding agencies and facilitates access to funding for eligible applicants.

WE HAVE THE TOOLS AND PERSONNEL TO ASSIST WITH:

• Identifying industry driven applied research opportunities and connecting industry partners with appropriate CNA expertise and resources.
• Identifying funding opportunities from provincial, federal, and international sources.
• Administering grants to lessen the administrative responsibility of partners.
• Developing quality proposals, hiring project personnel, procuring project equipment and materials, and managing project accounts right through to the project close-out phase and
• Supporting initiatives to foster careers in STEM through outreach programs, innovation challenges and showcases.